Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Yemen Emergency Human Capital Project (P176570) (English)

During the various implementation stages of the project, WHO will work with the existing local healthcare sector structure at the country to preserve the national capacity and maintain the core functions of the health system as well as to achieve the Project development objectives. [...] In addition to describing the rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable for the project, this ESMF outlines the procedures to identify and mitigate the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with the project's activities during the various implementation stages. [...] WHO has prior experience in the implementation of Environmental and Social (E&S) policies of the World Bank financed projects in the Republic of Yemen which are the Emergency Health and Nutrition Project (EHNP) P161809, jointly implemented with UNICEF, and prior experience in the implementation of Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) under the Yemen COVID-19 Response Project (YCRP) P173862. [...] The grievance mechanisms will be established and maintained and remain available and functional to receive and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances in relation to the Project. [...] Environmental and Social Management Framework Each Recipient shall prepare and implement a standalone Gender-Based Violence Action Plan (GBV), in accordance with ESS4 and relevant WB good practice notes on GBV, and in line with existing inter- agency frameworks and agreements, to assess and manage GBV risks related to the Project and prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual